The first interim report on NAP monitoring presented in July 2019 outlines the findings and the methodology for the quantitative surveys. A summary at the start of the interim report provides a brief overview. The questionnaire for the 2019 survey is also part of the interim report...

In late July or early August, some 1800 businesses will receive a letter via email. A consortium [...] is carrying out the monitoring on behalf of the German Government and asking businesses to participate in the 2019 survey. Useful findings about NAP implementation can only be gained if the companies provide substantial information during the monitoring process...

Before the survey was launched in July 2019, Foreign Minister Maas commented as follows: 

"Germany and the German economy are reaping the benefits of globalisation. That is why we have a particular responsibility to protect the rights of the people working in our global supply and value chains. Businesses in Germany are now being asked to report how they ensure human rights are respected in their processes – and what challenges they encounter on the way. Now the businesses in question need to use the opportunity and respond." ...

The outcome of the monitoring process will then form the basis on which it will decide in 2020 which further steps to take in the sphere of business and human rights. These steps can include legislative measures.